Effective, Monday October 2, 2000, the Newark Office will begin using a new automated case opening
program. This program allows the intake clerk to combine numerous
tasks into one function, enabling the filer to receive pertinent
information such as case number, judge, trustee and 341 meeting
date and time all on one receipt which is attached to the petition
in a minimal amount of time.

At the intake counter, signs will
direct the filers to the appropriate station based on their needs.
Initially, there will be three intake stations: one station for
filers filing only one petition, one station for filers filing
multiple petitions, and one station for filers filing pleadings
(non-petition) which require fees.